Airline Industry has faced many challenges as the coronavirus pandemic has impacted the demand of the travel industry. This year the airline traffic is half as compared to the 2019 traffic due to the travel restrictions across the world. But this industry is finally recovering from the impact of the novel coronavirus. Steadily the demands are increasing. This industry has experienced many hurdles in the previous year as well but the airline industry has changed those challenges into opportunities.
In the airline sector not only airlines are competing against one another but so are airports. There are various emerging trends that would be helpful for this industry in the coming years. Emerging trends include the utilization of airports, a more paperless and trustworthy system, biometrics and designed security, etc.
Here are 12 leading airline companies you should keep your eyes on:
American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL)
American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) shares were trading up 3.18% at $13.15 at the time of writing on Thursday. American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) share price went from a low point around $8.25 to briefly over $31.67 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $13.15. AAL market cap has remained high, hitting $6.56B at the time of writing, giving it a price-to-sales ratio of more than 0.
American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL) has disclosed earlier that it has renewed distribution agreement with Sabre Corporation. If we look at the recent analyst rating AAL, Susquehanna downgraded coverage on AAL shares with a Negative rating and an $11.25 price target, which implies room for -1.9% downside momentum this year.
United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: UAL)
United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: UAL) stock soar by 4.78% to $37.24. The most recent rating by Barclays, on October 12, 2020, is at an Equal-weight. United Airlines Holdings Inc. (UAL) has announced its winter schedule. United Airlines has added eight new routes and added flight to 19 destinations in Mexico, Latin America, and the Caribbean. This company’s market capitalization has remained high, hitting $10.86 billion at the time of writing.
JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ: JBLU)
JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ: JBLU) shares headed rising, higher as much as 8.97% after JetBlue announced an update on Negotiations with TWU. The most recent rating by JP Morgan, on October 07, 2020, is at an Overweight. JetBlue Airways Corporation (JBLU) has announced it will introduce a new nonstop winter seasonal service to Telluride, Colo. Looking at its liquidity, it has a current ratio of 0.90.
Spirit Airlines Inc. (NYSE: SAVE)
Spirit Airlines Inc. (NYSE: SAVE) rose 9.45% after gaining more than $1.55 on Thursday. Spirit Airlines Unveils All-New Free Spirit® Loyalty Program with the Fastest Way to Earn Rewards and Status. Spirit Airlines Inc. (SAVE) share price went from a low point around $6.61 to briefly over $21.65 in the past 52 weeks. SAVE market cap has remained high, hitting $3.56 Billion at the time of writing.
Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV)
Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) last closed at $41.93, in a 52-week range of $22.47 to $58.83. Southwest has announced Third Quarter 2020 Results. Analysts have a consensus price target of $45.47. Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) has moved up 86.65% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -28.73% from its 52-weeks low. Looking at liquidity, it has a current ratio of 1.70. This company market capitalization has remained high, hitting $24.18 billion at the time of writing.
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK)
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) Shares headed rising, higher as much as 2.27% after Alaska Airlines and Microsoft sign partnership to reduce carbon emissions with flights powered by sustainable aviation fuel in key routes. The most recent rating by Susquehanna, on October 13, 2020, is at a Positive. Alaska Air Group Inc. (ALK) market capitalization has remained high, hitting $4.85 billion at the time of writing.
Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A. (NYSE: GOL)
Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A. (NYSE: GOL) last closed at $7.07, in a 52-week range of $1.85 to $19.36. ROSEN, A TRUSTED AND LONGSTANDING LAW FIRM, Reminds Gol Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. Investors of Important November 10 Deadline in Securities Class Action First Filed by Firm – GOL. Analysts have a consensus price target of $10.70. Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A. (GOL) has a total market capitalization of $996.23 million at the time of writing.
Hawaiian Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: HA)
Hawaiian Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: HA) stock soar by 17.56% to $16.40. The most recent rating by Seaport Global Securities, on September 15, 2020, is at a Neutral. Hawaiian Holdings Inc. (HA) has announced its plan that it is scheduled to share its third-quarter 2020 financial results on October 27, 2020.
Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: VLRS)
Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion S.A.B. de C.V. (VLRS) stock soar by 5.91% to $9.14. The most recent rating by Goldman, on October 01, 2020, is at a Buy. Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion S.A.B. de C.V. (VLRS) has announced its 2020 third-quarter result earlier. This company’s total market cap has remained high, hitting $826.90 million at the time of writing.
Ryanair Holdings plc (NASDAQ: RYAAY)
Ryanair Holdings plc (NASDAQ: RYAAY) shares headed rising, higher as much as 4.86%. The most recent rating by Raymond James, on September 04, 2020, is at an Outperform. Ryanair Holdings plc (NASDAQ: RYAAY) expects troubled 737 MAX aircraft of Boeing to return to service in the United States in the next month or so, paving the way for the Irish low-cost carrier to start receiving planes in early 2021, a senior executive said on Friday.
Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE: DAL)
Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE: DAL) last closed at $33.72, in a 52-week range of $17.51 to $62.48. Analysts have a consensus price target of $39.00. Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL) has moved up 92.58% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -46.03% from its 52-weeks low. Looking at liquidity, it has a current ratio of 1.30. This company market capitalization has remained high, hitting $21.42 billion at the time of writing.
Azul S.A. (NYSE: AZUL)
Azul S.A. (NYSE: AZUL) rose 3.66% after gaining more than $0.51 on Thursday. Azul S.A. (AZUL) share price went from a low point around $5.30 to briefly over $44.55 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $14.44. AZUL market cap has remained high, hitting $1.61B at the time of writing.